This is so interesting! And taught himself Arabic; made me think of Charles Scarborough, who had one of the best medical and mathematical libraries in 17th century Europe. There was at least one book in Arabic in the collection, and Scarborough translated Euclid into English.
I may have to write it! 😂 Or at least a long post, perhaps this weekend. I've discovered rather a lot about him, so it would be a good idea to share it.
This is so interesting! And taught himself Arabic; made me think of Charles Scarborough, who had one of the best medical and mathematical libraries in 17th century Europe. There was at least one book in Arabic in the collection, and Scarborough translated Euclid into English.
I must look this up!
Worth it. And he was Charles II’s doctor, invited Samuel Pepys to a dinner followed by a dissection, as you do.
lol as you do! Any book recommendations...?
I may have to write it! 😂 Or at least a long post, perhaps this weekend. I've discovered rather a lot about him, so it would be a good idea to share it.
I think that would make a great post idea!
I think I'll do it! Many thanks for your encouragement. ☺️
Wow, how had I not heard of such a fascinating polymath? Great spotlight!
Hence the spotlight, a highly underrated individual!